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Vivian Banks Charter

Bonsall Unified · San Diego County · 11800 Pala Mission Road, Pala, CA 92059

(760) 742-3300 · www.bonsallusd.com

1/10
#5616
Rank 5616 out of 5,722
Top 98%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5575 · 3rd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5519 · 4th percentile
Science1/10 · #5495 · 2nd percentile

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School Overview

Vivian Banks Charter sits in the rural community of Pala, a small Native American reservation tucked into the inland hills of San Diego County, far removed from the coastal buzz most people associate with the region. The school serves a tight-knit, predominantly Indigenous community, and families here are navigating real academic challenges — test scores place it among the lower-performing elementary schools in California, so parents who are considering it should go in with open eyes and a plan for additional support at home. That said, for families rooted in Pala, this is the neighborhood school, and the surrounding landscape — quiet, rugged, and deeply connected to the Pala Band of Luiseño Indians — gives the community a sense of place and identity that no ranking can fully capture.

Student Demographics

39 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

American Indian
22 (56%)
Hispanic
16 (41%)
White
1 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners6 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged25 (64%)
Students with Disabilities12 (31%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

71
Enrollment
5
Teachers (FTE)
14.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
14.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5482 · 9th percentile

6 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.